robustious

[ roh-buhs-chuhs ]

adjective

1. rough, rude, or boisterous.
2. robust, strong, or stout.

robustious

/ rəʊˈbʌstʃəs /

adjective

1. rough; boisterous
2. strong, robust, or stout

Derived Forms

• roˈbustiously, adverb
• roˈbustiousness, noun

Other Words From

• ro·bustious·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of robustious¹

First recorded in 1540–50; robust + -ious

Example Sentences

The picture of the robustious Colonel uneasy in Zion is one of them.

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To the robustious intelligence of the honor man, it must be admitted, the finer enthusiasm of scientific culture is likely to be a sealed book.

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The young man gave chase, aided by the guard at the gate, and eventually they succeeded in capturing Blood after a "robustious struggle" during which some pearls and diamonds were knocked out of the crown.

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The lion-tamer, who enters unscathed the den of his charge, must share the robustious courage and determination of the beast with which he associates.

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Variety Artists Club Brooklyn New York He was a long, rangy animal, robustious, romantical; with a taste in the question of personal decoration that created compelling effects.

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Related Words

• booming
• hearty
• hefty
• potent
• powerful
• prosperous
• sturdy
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